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Property Description
Create your dream home in Mesa Verde's highly sought-after Upper Birds neighborhood. Properties with this upside potential rarely come to market. Positioned on an elevated corner lot overlooking the rolling hills of Fairview Park and the iconic Fairview Park bridge, it's a rare chance to create something truly special in a neighborhood where location is everything.
Whether your vision is to make it yours over time, perform a major renovation, or entirely new construction-- the value here is undeniable. Surrounded by beautifully remodeled and custom homes, this is the type of property buyers wait years to find.
The home offers 5 bedrooms, including a downstairs bedroom and bath, hickory hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, a spacious primary suite, private backyard, covered patio, and a unique setting that captures views of Fairview Park from the kitchen and dining areas.
The lifestyle is what makes Upper Birds so special. Just moments away are Fairview Park's hundreds of acres of open space, scenic walking and biking trails, the newly renovated Tanager Park with pickleball courts, playground, basketball and volleyball courts, the Costa Mesa Country Club public golf course, and the prestigious Mesa Verde Country Club. Enjoy easy bike access to both Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, along with close proximity to shopping, restaurants, Orange Coast College, the OC Fairgrounds, and top local schools.
Bring your vision and take advantage of one of Costa Mesa's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2701 Cardinal
General
- Price: $2,000,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: PW26130430
- Updated: Today (6/16/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Family Room
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Garage, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: Buccola I (MBB1)
- Driving Directions: From Oriole, South on Cardinal
School Information
- School District: Newport Mesa Unified
- High School: ESTANC
Community
- Community Features: Biking, Hiking, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Suburban, Park
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Paid
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Entry Location: 1
- Stories/Levels: Multi/Split,Three Or More
- Stories Description: Multi/Split, Three Or More
- Square Feet: 2,467
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1966
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Property View: Hills, Bridge(s)
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.149
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,490
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Description: Corner Lot, Park Nearby, Front Yard, Garden, Back Yard, Lawn, Yard
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $810.7
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
Listed by Heritage Coast, Heather Applegate
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Schools
Schools serving 2701 Cardinal
School District:Newport-Mesa Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Adams Elementary School, Costa Mesa, CA 2850 Clubhouse Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | K-6 | 0.5 mi |
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School 3224 CA Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 7-8 | 1.5 mi |
Estancia High School 2323 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2701 Cardinal
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/16/2026
Listed
$2,000,000
654.72%
MLS
9/17/1996
Sold
$265,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2701 Cardinal
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,536
3%
$431,594
2%
2024
$5,389
4%
$423,132
2%
2023
$5,193
4%
$414,836
2%
2022
$4,995
3%
$406,702
2%
2021
$4,834
1%
$398,728
1%
2020
$4,773
2%
$394,640
2%
2019
$4,670
2%
$386,902
2%
2018
$4,575
2%
$379,316
2%
2017
$4,500
2%
$371,879
2%
2016
$4,405
1%
$364,588
2%
2015
$4,362
2%
$359,112
2%
2014
$4,264
1%
$352,078
—
2013
$4,237
—
$350,487
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2701 Cardinal, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (MLS# PW26130430) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 2701 Cardinal is currently listed for $2,000,000 and was received on June 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 2701 Cardinal? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Costa Mesa? You can browse all Costa Mesa real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

